New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09

RECEPTION AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
MRS CLEvELANDS FRIENDLY GRIP MAKES
AN IMPRESSION.
REJOICING OVER MR. LAMAR's MARRIAGE-LUNCH
PARTIES" CABINET" CALLS.

REJOICING OVER SfR. LAMAR's MARRIAGE-LUNCH
PARTIES" CABINET" CALLS.
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WASHINGTON. Jan s.-Mrs. Cleveland gave reception
oday from to o'clock As this the first Saturday
reception the and the first formal day reception
held by the new mistress Of the White House,
the old-time "crush fully expected
But there was not only crush" but crowd, and
society people who stayed rather than encounter
the anticipated push and struggle, would have found
plenty OF room and much to spare The reception was
one to strangers, very few official people
were present The exit window facilitated depart
ures and prevented all discomfort In going In
and going ont The pro- ession outside was
at no time long one visitors were hurried In from tho
sharp frosty winter air ard Eed to pass right on by
the various usher aid po men who now appear at
these receptions in citizens dr,ss 1t was Miss Cieye
land who objected uniformed police on duty In the
White House. and at her request the change was made
1t is continued by Mrs Cleveland and M without doubt
more BETTING social occasions.
The State parors were bright with gasigh today the
conservatory Open and the perfume OF flowers was
throughout the house There music by string or
chestra the Marine Band and the selections from
the Mikado" greatly pleased visitors Mrs McElroy
originated the musical feature OF the Saturday re-
ceptions and was the first to have the orchestra
grouped In the private corridor just before the Blue
Room door Miss Cleveland followed the fashion set by
that popular hostess and Mrs Cleveland happily Is
to continue 1t by following her sisterinlaw's ex
ample Music and the open conservatory
are two Of pleasure always appreciated
by those who so TO the Saturday receptions
Mrs Cleveland was assisted by Mrs. Manning Mrs En-
dicott Miss Villas and Miss Hastings niece of the Prcsi
dent who is visiting at the White House. They were In
evening toilets, Mrs Cleveland wearing dress OF pale
blue and silver brocade. Mrs. Manning wore
garnet velvet bodice, with blue satin skirt
Mrs Endcotts dress black and white
velvet, and the young ladies in white
Visitors back of the line included other members Of the
Cabinet families with friends IN street costumes Mrs
Waite Mrs Henry Waite and friends the wife or senator
Teller the wife and two nieces Representative Van
Setback the Rev Dr. sunderland daughters ana iionus
the wife of senator Cockre the wife or Representative
Mcmillan, Mr. and Mrs L. T. Letter were among the Wis
| itors- -, a..
The Mexican Minister escorted his young niece and the
Chinese Minister with several of his legation aud the
Chinese Cousnl from NewiorE were at the reception;
The Chinese visitors in blue brocades oil dherent
hues and the Minister'S wrap was long Whl'e CLOAK WIN
thick quilted lining. ~.
that there only occasional visitors by hafpast
Sire te Get another look at Mrs Cleveland held many
till s. when the doors were closed IL need hardly De aud
of the Presidents wife OF whom frequently said.
'.she knows how TO shake hands; anyhow" Mrs Ceye-
Thursday evening the reception will be given to
the Diplomatic Corps 10 which Congress and Army ana
to the Cabinet. week later, have just been issued
oicine in official circles 1t was the tax Of the afternoon
at the Cabinet receptions on "Wednesday At every Cno
mar is married I'm so glad" Visitors dropped the
weather subject for once. though big snow storm was
going and talked OF the Secrearys marriage wlh me
rich Mrs Holt" Mr. Lamars house. in Nst. where ms
daughter and dauehter-n law were receivng was Inc
place of interest TO all making the round OF cabinet CALL
| The wives OF the Cabinet officers declared tney
b ne genial DREAMY SGG and now happy man
But from all the expressions pleasure over telegram
that they were equally rejoccd have the burden OF
secrecy removed Rumor has had the Secretary OF the
nothing short Of telegram 10 his family would now lie
accepted truth and proof OF his marriage.
Washington. lie took house for the
first time with his daughter and his sons
family settled IN N-st II supposed that Miss Lamar
and her sstcrnaw would share the honors and respon
sbllties OF hostess They held their first formal re
ceptlon Wednesday The announcement of the secre
tlry's marriage was received about noon ana the
sautations OF took the form OF congratulations
Miss Lamar who is in her i attract
i've blonde. Her face is OF the fine expressive type and
coming ont party but like Miss Manning out"
on New Years Day at the White House
fairly under way wednesday night led of
with the handsome ball at the British Legation. the
Cosmos Club house warming and several receptions.
There have been dinners and teas than are usual IN
and serve as Ienten pasmes George Bancroft Senator
aud Mrs MCPHERSON and Colonel and Mrs John Hay
f May gave Ss es v M anir
in honor Of Miss Medill Of Chicago. French Minis
ter Baron Zedwltz OF The German Legation. Miss West
Miss Bancroft Miss Blaine, Truxton Beale and Dr. Ruth
or Friday ladies' lunch Garty was eiyGp by Ms Io
visiting Colonel and Mrs Ha'. The flowers on the
table centre basket OF red roses bofdered WIN
Terms The VIE OF senator Mhhoho VIII CIV Eh vi
Wednesday as "comingout" party Tor her daughter
Miss Otelia Malone
The speaker Carlisle has sent ont cards for
reading by Eugene Ashton, OF Kentucky. at the Riggs
House Monday Representative and Mrs hit gave
dinner party this evening in honor OF Miss Blaine.
who is their guest Miss Blaine accompanied Mrs hit
70 the Legation ball She wore dress Of pale blue
silk and crepe Miss Woods. daughter OF Justice Woods
Is visiting friends Washington Mrs Woods IS IN Can
with the Judge who hopes TO be restored to health
III that mild climate
Miss Kate Field. who left here Wednesday morning
TO give her lecture MOrmonism AT Newark, ~ j. that
evening will return to Washington about the ZOth OF
month. III the meantime Miss Field lectures I'D Bos
ton tomorrow evening. and will speak at PosIan, ~ y
and from there goes 10 Toledo Ohio.
Mrs Miles, the wife OF General Miles, let here To-Day
for NewYork go with her husband 10 his new post III
Arizona
General Fz John Porter. with his wife and two daugh-
tiers, 10 spend the winter IN Washington having en-
gagged apartments at No l.1oS HIST .
senator and Mrs MandcrsOn who are settled ior the
winter Senator Palners beautiful house, nave the
Misses DYKE, OF Brooklyn visiting them. go
General and Mrs Beae the friends calling
to Mrs Logan yesterday Mrs Tucker received them